The Straits Times, 5 February 1931
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Title Section39 1931-02-05 1 The Straits Times :ESTABUSHED NEABLT A CKmjRT.! THE LARGEST AND MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER IN MALAYA. 20 PAGES SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1931. PRICE 10 CENTS The Straits Times o i»\c;es SINGAPORE. THIRSDAY. I EBRIARY 5. 1931 PRICE 10 CENTS39 words
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Advertisement164 1931-02-05 1 SINGAPORE: 78. CECIL ST. ('PHONE 6161). •IS TONIGHT 1.15 ANIMAL RA( KKKS Phone 5261 52* J. ■■■SMM^m^s^BHHsßcsVl^ $fc^t v Natures great gift j^ to motherhood is W^^oy Bear Brand li!k How (tralcrul the young mother frcls whrn f*/" baby happily sucks at his bottle, for well X «he knows that164 words
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Advertisement91 1931-02-05 1 LTL T- B IWAVJ t T f BtJft *****. EXCLUSIVE TO -^uL^i^ ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Positively cannot be obtained elsewhere.) RATFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. PORK SAUBA6ES j^^fK\ >'' -■•^\^P/ Made from mN^^d^^'M Finest ualit > Pork •'.rv* 1 j^ikA' rrCSll Uull>. COLD STORAGE. PETTER ENGINES Manufactured in sizes from iy 291 words
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Advertisement14 1931-02-05 1 9 BC^^^^hßl 1 v^^^ Vu rt)\sfcHti* 1 Tl<» I MARX BKOTIItRS In A CRACTvUR^f14 words
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Advertisement561 1931-02-05 2 P. 0., BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES 'Incorporated in England) MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICBS. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BJt. CO. UNDER TONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT, LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARD FROM LONDON FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. Tonnage due Spore. KHYBRR 9.100 Feb. 7 KALI 6.500 Feb. 14561 words
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Advertisement682 1931-02-05 2 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA). TO LONDON Naples, Marseilles, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam and Middleobroagh. I Vessels Tonnage Due Sail i jKASHIMA MARU 10,000 Feb. 12 13 YASUKUNI MARU 114*00 Feb. 26 26 HAKiiNK MARU 10.006 Mar. 11 12 SUWA MARU 10.700 Mar. 26 27 I FLSHIMI MARU 11.000 Apr. 10682 words
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Advertisement409 1931-02-05 2 BURNS PBJLP LINE (Incorporated la Australia) FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly saii.ng. by th* wellknown steamer MARELLA (7,865 ton*) and th* new motor veisel, MALABAR (4,512 ton*). Th* sj. MAREM.A v on* of the largest and flneit ateamor* trading to Australia, cabin*409 words
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Advertisement621 1931-02-05 2 THE EAST ASUTIC (ft, LIMITED (Incorporated in Denaurk; Telephone S32S. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE Ta GENOA. LONDON. ROTT-RDAM. BURG AND COPENHAGEN. Leave Spore. Penang. m bORINCIA Feb. 11 Feb. II •ms. JLTLANDIA Mar. 18 Mar. JO m•. ALSIA Mar. 26 Mar 27 *m s. SKLANDIA Apr. 8 Apr! 10 m*.621 words
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Advertisement604 1931-02-05 2 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP Co, LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STKAM ■AT. CO, LTD. .(lacorpcrated in Lnglaad) REGULAR SERVICE TO MARSEILLES LONDON. AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN GENOA, HAVRE. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON NEW YOkK AND BALTIMORE. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND NORTH CONTINENT. LONDON, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG.604 words
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Advertisement529 1931-02-05 2 TEE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated in Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE for Kretay, Trengganu, Kelantan, Ban^r.ara. Telupin, Patam, Singora, Lacon, Sichon, Bandon, Kohsamni, Langsuan, Chumpen and Bangkok. Arrival Departure SL'DDHADIB Feb. 9 Feb. 11 VALAYA Feb. It: Feb. 18 MAI.IM The steamers are ftted throughout with electric light and529 words
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Advertisement387 1931-02-05 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS. OCEANIC AND ORIENTAL NAVIGATION CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. TACOMA ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP CO., TACOMA, WASH. STATES STEAMSHIP CO., PORTLAND, ORE. joint s< nrm i f Sailing for I'nited States and Canada Points from Hunt; Kong. Sea Francisco and La* Aagele*. S.S. OOtJNEM TIDE tails fret* Honr K-r.t: Ftk. U387 words
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Advertisement474 1931-02-05 3 DOIXAH nTAMfIEDP UNI ROUND-THE-WORLD SERVICE SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO. SUEZ. PORT SAID. ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, GENOA. MARSEILLES. NEW YORE AND BOSTON Arrive Leave Lea** S'por. S'por* P.aang PRES. FILLMOBE Feb. U Fab. 19 Fab. tl I'Kr.S. WILSON Mar. 2 Mar. 6 Mar. T PBES. VAN Bt'BEN Mar. Ifl Mar. 1U Mar. i!l474 words
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Advertisement578 1931-02-05 3 *NORDDEUTSCHEB LLOYD (lacorporated ta Oemaiiy). The ond.rm.nlion.4 .re the r^asoaa*'* mund.d flitores. OUTWARDS. SAARBRUCEEN for Manila, Hong Eong. Keelang, S'ghal, <"hemulpo, Taku, I'alny and Tsingtau Feb. 6 t DESSAU for Saigon, Kagova. Yokohama. Eobe, Osaka and Moji Feb. 6 f ALLER for Hong Eong. S'ghai. KoSe. Taka, Dalny and Tsingtau578 words
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Advertisement299 1931-02-05 3 ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP (XL LTD. (Incorporated la England.) -ELLERMAN- URI PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. FREIGHT BERYICI OUTWARDS To Heat fa—, ■g*it < aad Jaaaa Dae S'por* s.s CITY OF EHIOB Feb. If CITY OK ATHKNS Mar. 1« HOMEWARDS m.v. CITY OF LILLE for L'doa299 words
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Advertisement944 1931-02-05 3 THE STRAITS TIMES md THE STRAITS BUDGET. Head OtsVetx CSCIL AND STANLEY STREETS. SINGAPORE Bruck OssWsj. n. JAVA STRKIT. EUALA LUMPUR. Cable* TIMES. SINGAPORE. Telephone SINGAPORE HSI. EUALA LUMPUR UM. Sole Adtrrtivinz Repreaemtative* in .real Krilam. XXI IBM, l.tH.. (Adrt. Dent.) 21. Old Jewry. London. X.( 2. (through whom all944 words
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Advertisement625 1931-02-05 4 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS. There are (pproxiautely seven words to a ther.' is a flat r»tr charge of 25 pat insert on w.th ,urn of one dollar per insertion. I will he accfiited up to 10 an.. *a the day of i»«u*. r.:i is chared for the u»e of .mber. •ien of625 words
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Advertisement770 1931-02-05 4 BOARD— RESIDENCE ROOMS without board from WO with board from $136 monthly. Groscenor Hotel. > SCOTIA. No. 11. Scotts'Rd. Single rooms fur. with board, own broom. Term* moderate Phone 2462. RESIDENTIAL Plata, 20a. orchard Rd.. opp Amber Mansions. Good table, n:od. sanitajhous room. Ffiad Bats and Parsley Sauce will reviv*770 words
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Advertisement727 1931-02-05 4 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET. TO LET, OnVe accommodations, Ist Floor, Raffles Place. Apply French Bank. TO LET. two storied godown. Road and River frontage. Area 10,000 so. ft. Apply i 2«, StraiU Tiroes. TO LET, godowa No. 47, Upper Hokien Street Rent $150. Apply personally Estate Trust Agencies flfl7), Limited.727 words
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Advertisement383 1931-02-05 4 i MISCELLANEOUS MARBLM, White Itnliaa. 1. Telatraa* St. NEW SHIPMENTS of handmade jewellery. Novelties. Thr- Otfl Shop. The Arcade. tAWTIMM rAFE' nfu-r Hie Cinema VISIT RAntU (Air: 1 fnr the Ust DRINK and a SNACK. KOTICI <>X REMOVAL. H. UtANUBX, I has rrn ovrj to Meyer ManI sn>n, Ist flour.383 words
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Advertisement720 1931-02-05 4 SHIPPING NOTICES STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. CHINESE NEW YEAR. Alteration in Sailings. From Singapore to Malacca. iailinr« on l«th. 17th and 18th inst. cancelled. Fr-im Singapore tj Muar. Sailins* on l«th. j 7th and 16th inst. cancelled. I'mm Singapore to Tumpat. sailings on 14th inst. cancelled. From Sinfapore to Kuanton, sailings720 words
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Advertisement613 1931-02-05 4 PUBLIC NOTICES M< ALISTER CO., LTD. NOTICE i< hereby irivea that an InternI Dividend P lvalue to Sharrh.'iH'-r on h, R MOTICK is Jl Use Tran«f.-r Books of thr Com pan) II Monday. Ker.ru- lay. Febnsary 20, 1931, for ska prtpot.it rant« 0.-.1. r !h. ti> lITK. Singapore. Keb. AUCTION613 words
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Article952 1931-02-05 5 PENANC LETTER. Driver and Pupil. LIKELY TO BECOME A PRECEDENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 31. A ciuw ci-lebrc concluded at the fcssixes this week when Europe" man .ml woman were each fined $250 for wh iriving resulting in the death ot a pedestrian.952 words
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Article661 1931-02-05 5 Unprecedented Increase In Land Development. In spite of the trade depression there was an unprecedented increase in land development in 1930 states the report of the Town Planning Department. Selangor. for the past year. This was occasioned probably by a desire on the part < owner*661 words
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Article237 1931-02-05 5 Nankins Asked To Redeem The 1926 Issue. Nanking. Jan. 17. Representatives of the holders of military notes isaued by the commander-in-I chief's headquarters in 1926 have arrived in the capital and have submitted petitions to the National Government and the Ministry of Finance asking that these notes237 words
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Article242 1931-02-05 5 Dispatch from Italian i Kxpedition. omniander raaj TihK binda foi-est. Kivu. B<lgi^n Cieo. under the dau- De< tt, that the Italian scien l tific expedition under hiwhile N the way to Cairo has l| about a m.mth in the Kivu forest repon ■!y the Hfa and customs of242 words
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Article158 1931-02-05 5 Police and Troops Capture Bandit (ianjr. Canton. Jan. 26. As a result of information receive*! curing the whereabout* "t th< run... of the bandit (ring who held up UM Cantnn-Shaochow train recently, Commi«- i sioner Auyen Kuc, of the Bureau af Public Safety, ordered a raid to158 words
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Article128 1931-02-05 5 Assay One Ounce Per Ton Of Ore. Canton. Jan. SB. The discovery of gold in the Motase Mountains in the district of Tsangshcng, near Canton, is attracting considnruhUattention in official circles. A party, including Mr. Tar* Yin Wa. Commissioner of Reconstruction, and Mr. Tai CM Tau. prasaiaajt128 words
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Article404 1931-02-05 5 Wife Who Fell Into His Arms A y urig milkinai.'- all- i married woman w.i :it Bri>dl recently when Kredi I honkeeper. hr\r Paul* Br:. tol. was ekargat! wuh demanding £]."> jy men.i The pro— cntor. whose naaM was with- Mr. K. Metcatf, proas Itiag, *aid that404 words
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Advertisement623 1931-02-05 5 IIU 1. 11/L^O Raffles Hotel TONIGHT DINNER DANCE MOM A LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6. TEA DANCE 6.15 p.m. SPECIAL MUSICAL ATTRACTION at 9.45 p.m. THE SCHNEIDER TRIO Piano. Harpsichord, violin and Yiolincello. ADMISSION $2. Sea View Hotel All Rooms with Modern Sanitation. Sunday, February 8. ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 11.15623 words
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Advertisement53 1931-02-05 5 AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATING PLANT i Pißa^B^a^*^*"^^ Manufactured by J. E. HALL, LTD. Automatic Refrigerating Plants for Cold Storage and /or ice making. SOLE AGENTS: SINGAPORE IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. Tel. No. 5471 (4 lines). Hnusp'Huntprs Bhould utudy the tmall advertisement* on Pagm Four of today* STRAITS TIMES your now homm may bm53 words
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Article4479 1931-02-05 6 A H COOPS* PRITCHAKD. AM. LITT 6 - A H COOPS* PRITCHAKD. AM. LITT 6 BY PROFESSCP. NEW EPIGRAMS FROM THE MASTER OF PARADOX 1HAVE icp.-.n-ny fi .-.I that every .•■thinjr ((.inn up in The Pteei ah. ,n Oeeai Wilde, ami I have •■n >■:■ ..-I thu" such imWmm are ahrajri eagerly read.4,479 words
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Article, Illustration204 1931-02-05 6 The ■imp!* hair styles of to-dir make beautiful bair a necessity. Lurkiljr. l-raul.'ul hair it now •■ally obtained. It is simply a matttr of tUaapooing. Proper shampooing makes the. hair toft and silky It brings nut all the real life and lustre, all the natural204 words
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Article126 1931-02-05 6 Men Killed for Their Opinions. Forty-seven French savants and men of letters have signed a protest airain-t the summary execution of 4K Russian in tellectuals in Moscow last autumn, lit: tish and German men of letters have already signed a similar protest. The manifesto says, inter alia Their126 words
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Article231 1931-02-05 6 Criticism of Friends anrf Relations. A dead man will one day read his own will to the beneficiaries just after he ha been cren ated. An elderly retired Birmingham manu facturer has had a talking picture m.i.p of himself reaung his own will, and231 words
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Article219 1931-02-05 6 Cantonese Troops Ordered To Kiukiang. Shanghai, r A part of the two Cantonese divisioi formerly commanded by Generals (bans Kwang-ngai and Choi Ting-kai have In-r. ordered to transfer to kiukiang. but ha. been held up by fog— Sin Kuo Mm When last ht-ird of these divisions we219 words
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Article156 1931-02-05 6 Nanking Orders Dissolution CM 60 Labour Unions. Shanghai. > The National Government has odereil the di'solutu.n of over t>o labour union, in (Jreattr Shanghai. A peaceful solu tion of the problem of labour unre»t in in the city is expected. Sin Kuo Mm During the past month or156 words
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Advertisement47 1931-02-05 6 /7j 49« mv* 4f iJ avasssi &a t c t* j^Av^aaw^ «v v a ae< #a le9 .i si2.aa m These prices include V jSE^arW 'within 14 his.) and M/r^Z^^pr mum puslage. SBBBSBW SB fc g/k *ajftjJpPß^' a^^^^^^ r «^aa> Wfl^ -^.aV^^L* slirerJ fro at M a»»e»»^a»»»^a»»»»i^'»a«s»»aa»»^J^47 words
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Advertisement147 1931-02-05 7 6.15 TONIGHT 9.15 IT'S HERE! THE BEST NEWS IN YEARS "GOOD NEWS" THE SNAPPIEST, SPEEDIEST, PEPPIEST MUSICAL COMEDY FILMED "GOOD NEWS" Sixteen Song hits! Sixteen hundred laughs A grand and glorious whirligig of YOUTH! with Bessie LOVE CLIFF EDWARDS IT'S A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer And you know what that means Entertainment at147 words
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Advertisement177 1931-02-05 7 1 0Ao©oooeod2go^2bo©o^oeooc|rTONIGHT AT e PHONES I o TRC 013 5261 —5262. l«> I IF YOU WANT TO LAUGH- I IF YOU LIKE CLEVER. ORIGINAL HUMOUR YOU WILL APPRECIATE Paramount's Comedy Sensation THE 4 MARX BROS: in "ANIMAL CRACKERS The Picture THE DUKE and DUCHESS of YORK took two parties to177 words
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Advertisement187 1931-02-05 7 Starting Wednesday for Two Mights Only I|H THE WILD AM) WASTKFUL Yot SCbl. (,i RATION GOES ON THE JAZZ .MAD SFUDWAY D WILD COMPANY 9 WITH M FRANK AI.HKRIN()N_H. H. WARNER ■I SHARON LYNN— JOYCE CO.MITON. M| An Appealing Drama Of A Youth Who S,n rtfit .d K\crythinK For Low187 words
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Article358 1931-02-05 8 SHiPr;\'G ::z tes. V. and 0. Line's Only Turret Ship. entrie* have been placed by -hipping ajfain-t the Jupanesv stcamn Taiyu Maru. which ha--■ken up »t Yokohama. She iparticularly inu-rc.-ting', a.t she was llie •inly turret aWcfe >teanier which the f \n: <> I.int ,-.<r iMni although their358 words
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Article99 1931-02-05 8 Submarines Due at Singapore On Feb. 14. Th- snl.marine* Poe«idon (Lieut.<»<..«1,. H W. <;,|pin) «nd Perseus U-.cut. <„.,:, A w V,,rlrker) are ituf t<. arrive at Sintraporp from J'pnanr 14 and leave for Hong Kong on M at 8. Krnt ((npt. B. H. R»m»«y. M.V.0.) »,H irnve from99 words
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Article108 1931-02-05 8 The tiieetmir ..f the Majedie ijohore, was held on Jan. a at the rompan) ,-tch<ap, London X C ■artaw, who presided, laid that in July lft*t. when rubber fell to :.-*d. per |K>und. the hoard decided to suspend tapping. The manager had been dismissed, i nta h*d been108 words
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Article97 1931-02-05 8 'imnany in Sumatra made a in the year to Srpt ;10, against >hi.-h was |>aid la the Tamiang Co. a Htvid-n.l f,.r IMI M. The profit and U,«, in the Tamiang C, for I'JJK 10 I \ftrr providing for the Sumatra Bad writing hsrk £3.500 from tax •her-97 words
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LOCAL STOCK AND SHARE QUOTATIONS.
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Article712 1931-02-05 8 I Strong Position and I^ow Production Costs. vrnt»-»ix»h ordinary general mMtinic "f the Malay Rubber Planter,. Ltd. wa« held on Jan. 7 tt H3.">. Sdl;<l>ury House. 1... id n. r I Mr. A. J. Stevens, the chairman, hr-t lealt with the af-ounts and pointed out that the712 words
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Article157 1931-02-05 8 Programme of drills up to and for weekending Feb. 8 Thursday. Kcl. .1. KJI p m.. I»rill Mall. It Hi. SSVK Jur.i..r N < Os. (lass. Drill Parade, two W T Inxtrurtors will he available for tho«e not engaged in drill S.lb p.m.. Tan Tuck Sen,: Hospital. S.V.F.A.,157 words
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Article272 1931-02-05 8 EXCHANGE. Singapore. Feb. ft. On London, Bank Ins 2 I 27 BJ Demand t/| 23 32 I'rivate 8 a. credit S/4 3 82 •>n New York, demand M lift Private 90 d 67', On France. Bank T.T. 1430 n* n._w tt i'-i Dn India. Bank T.T. 155'.. i»n Hong Kong,272 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article449 1931-02-05 8 MM Val. Pd. Bayers. Sellers. Cl II A.«m Kumbanc 6 -5 Ayer HiUm Tin 1 1 12 Cl l\ Banrrin Tia 11 3 12 1 1 BtUni Padang 0.10 0.16 i i Batu Ohm o.&o om 1 1 Bukit Arang OJS 0.40 Cl f 1 Burmah Malay 10 6449 words
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Article264 1931-02-05 8 >'»l. I'd. Buyeri. Sellerj. 2 1 Alex. Brick OH.. MO tM 2 2 Alex. Brick Prefi. t.\t% 2.2?',xd tl XI Brit. Am. Tobacco 4.0.0 4.5.0 1 1 Central Knfint 0.35 0.40 nom. 00 50 ChifMM Com. Bank 70.00 75.00 tl 11 Con. T. 3. 7 Tnt. 17/8 1779 tl264 words
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Article114 1931-02-05 8 Singapore Cold Storage 7 p.c deb. of 1926 red. 1931-36 IN 1M cl. Singapore Mumcipil a p.e. of 1901 red. 1930 1M75.000 par. 1% anas. Singapore Municipal 4H pc of 1907 red. 1947 11.600.000 N par iingspor* Municipal 4H p.c. of 19Q* red. 19M H.XIJWI M par114 words
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Article392 1931-02-05 8 Frmaer and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's quotations. Today Pricaa Fra»«r Lyall 4 Co. E»a»t Allrnht 1 11 I 1.00 1.10 n.y:. 1.05 Alor Uajmb (II) n.w> 0.90 0.00 o.;x> A. Hitam ($1) 1.16 1.25 1.15 ll'j V Eaniaf ill) «.M M« «J0 u-iu A Malay ill) 1.10392 words
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Article1027 1931-02-05 8 Results for the Year at A Glance. Lneagoer (Java) Rabber. Crops har -rated during year to Mart* M, l»30. amoun'eii t«. rubber. 257.300 Ib.. coffee, 123.100 Ib. Cost* were Rubber, f oh., per pound, "all-in 7..'«40d. per pound. coffee, f.0.b.. 5.117 d. per pound, "all-in", 7.16 M.1,027 words
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Article201 1931-02-05 8 The less favourable conditions under wtiirh I'lanLation ompanies are now wvrkir.g are reflected in the puiinr/ of the interim dividend by the Anclo Dutrh Plantation> of Java and by the result, of the company* working for IWM). disclosed in the interim report The director* explain that for201 words
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Article163 1931-02-05 8 Today. Ipper Burma. North and Eaat India (Tairea I Southern and Western India (Rohnai V-m. i'ladjor and Palembanjr lafajMarl i V North. N Kail and N.-Wett Sumatra ..Sinikara nt S«lat Pandjang. Bengkaln. Siak. Pakan Baro* and Pajakombo (Ti<torei .Mlanr (Ni*mliin|f Philippine l>lan.l- i Saarbruckrn > Siam (except163 words
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Article33 1931-02-05 8 Mr. and Mrs Rush Wilson ar- I tho Dutch air mail yesterday The passenger* leaving Singapore fui Java today were Mr. L W. Klii-.tt Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hnuw Kiat.33 words
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Article244 1931-02-05 8 Thur.liiv Salae alongside the VYbarvca M expected 1 to arrive. Eairsnra KEPPKI. HAKBOIR. Main Whlrf s Phy-a. u M»ta Baft, I al.lr Oil Wharf \>... r Anamba. oal Wharf Toradja VSSSELS IN IIHV IMKKR. TMiaag Pior. Albert Dock Nil Victoria DMfe Hopper W. St. krpprl Harboar. Kinc'»244 words
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Article57 1931-02-05 8 Rut. Foreign exehaarei arc Amstrrd*--15.095. At.hrn. :;7:.. Hombtv R*rhn W. 41, hr Burn«rr»t M. Bucno. Alt ..•nh.nr»t. 18.US. C.rneva Z0.16. H*l»inr;f<>r. Konc II >,<!.. Li.bon 10«.tt. Madri.l 92.81 V Monte Vide). 3.!',. Sew York 4.M 31-32. Oslo IR.IKS. P»n» IMJIU Khanrhai 1. Vienna HM%, Frajrue IMV,, Yokohama 2s 13-IM..57 words
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Advertisement33 1931-02-05 8 HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY at prices meaning INVESTMENT Very hi>f assortment of ENGAGEMENT WEDDING RINGS WEDDING PRESENTS Silverware WATCHES A SPECIALITY Thousands of different patterns in stock RENE ULLMANN Capitol Building, Stamford Road. Singapore.33 words
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Miscellaneous278 1931-02-05 8 MALAYAN METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE. Daily Weather Report Bright Wind. Statioa. Timpertture Rain- Sun- I Relative Dir*c- Spctd Weather. Max. Mia. fall, thine. Hamidity. tion. F. F. ini. hours. B.a.h. Alor Star 92 70 Nil 11. l NNK Fine Kotm Bharu t>* 70 Nil 9.9 85 SSK 2 FinKTrtnainj *7 71 Nil278 words
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Miscellaneous162 1931-02-05 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Tfcaradajr. February H. W. midoifht 9 ft. 1 in.. 11.40 am.. Wild Lifr Tontmitiion. Fullerton Building. Schneider'Trio. D«Uh Clob. BJO p m. Friday. February II W 12.60 a.m.. 9 ft. t in., noon 10 ft 7 in. Schneider Trio. Raffle* Hotel. »J0 p.ni Sp«*i«l Volunfrr R»cruitin«162 words
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Article491 1931-02-05 9 Slight Decrease in Rubber Shipment. TIN PRICE HARDENS AGAIN. (B» Our Financial Correspondent.) Thursday, 10 a.m. Toda>'s Price* KuM>< r. ll r (nl<, per Ib. Tin. I<i« t.n at tU% per picul. Yesterday's I'rices Kuhber. London 3 l"-16d. unchanged. Ne» York. 7 rl-., down it. Market Tone491 words
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Article106 1931-02-05 9 The ft y t .c Bila I Sumatra) Rulibi r l-ii il» for th* yc.ir rnded Aur 31 >. (agmtaal s»7jt»s« ib. o- rut anle pric*. inrludinr th>' estimated ral«« "f thf portion un»..li;. w.i. M. |k- Ib. iair>iii»t y.OOd i. In VWW »f 'if thf >••106 words
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Article208 1931-02-05 9 0.-e.n M.ipr-.enti <.f rubber, including concentrated latex latex and revert*.* keaeava SaJ I srtag the month of January, IU3I revertex. being final shipment, on ocean steamers at all I a oc an .hipmenu of robber during the cal.ad.r month, irrespective of date of receipt of .hipping I208 words
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Article1001 1931-02-05 9 Outlook for Railways Not Too Brigrht. SUGAR SURVIVES PRICE COLLAPSE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 8. The outlook for shareholders of Home railway ordinary stock is not a bright one. But although the margin of profit available for these stockholders is likely to be smal!.1,001 words
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Article62 1931-02-05 9 II ociscfc a***. Singapore. Feb J. Tone of Market Quiet. Latest Cable London Spot Sheet 3-.d. per Ib New York Spot Sheet <;. cent, 7 per Ib. M.&S. equal to London Standard SUndard K.S.S. uo Tender Spot •February March April April-June July-Sept. Boy era 1162 words
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Article225 1931-02-05 9 Latest Trade Figures For December. Mr. Don C. Blia». American Trad* Comtniasioner, 7 A. Oiean Buildin*.. Sinrapore. hag jutt received by cable the following statistics relatinr to the foreign trad* of the Inited State* with Middle Alia for the month of December (all rami ar» in225 words
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Article72 1931-02-05 9 Anglo-Johore Tons, .is.m.o Ib. Bukit Falong Synd. U ,:ioo Ib. Hagan Serai. 37.500 Ib. Batak Rabit. 37,fKXi 11. <^.ns. Malay- 107,600 Ih. Thulsa (Selangon. To.ioo Ib. Korau. ***** Ib. Mambau F.M.S. I. 70.000 Ib. Merchiston. Stf.OOO Ib. Mountjoy. 77.000 Ib. i'enang Rubber. '12C.000 Ib Ruuana. 9H.&00 Ib. Sungei72 words
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Article46 1931-02-05 9 The Java Sumatra TandelmaaUrhappij have racafaad cable advice from their Balavia oftice riving the total exports of rubber from th» undermentioned places for the month of January. 1»31 r..l»mbang. 1.459 tons; Western Division ■fl Iloroeu, Sambas, 4.1.1 torn; Sumatra East < :wU. Belawan. 4,603 tons.46 words
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Article610 1931-02-05 9 Rubber and Tin Still On The Decline. Fra.er and Co.'s report, dated, Feb. 3, states In the absence of any farther announce- mem regarding the restriction question, combined with the possibility of a small increase in the world's risible supplies, the price cf tin ha* declined slightly on610 words
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Article1317 1931-02-05 9 Poor Results from Rubber And Tin Propaganda. FOLLY OF INADEQUATE RESTRICTION. (By A. W. Still.) London. Jan. 7. The position of the tin industry is exciting good deml of interest here, in view of the quota scheme which, as I write, is understood' to be awaiting final1,317 words
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Article150 1931-02-05 9 Notes. r 1. Including 130 tons iritin»t»d I from Siam vim Krdah. actual ftffvrrs lot yet br.nr available. I- TUs return represents imports during he calendar month, irrespective of date uf ■rcript of skipping documents. 3. Furores for 1980 were, in tons 133.87* Avermre per month 11.150 J.150 words
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Article98 1931-02-05 9 Foreign InjanM of tin or* during the nonth of Jam r», 1931. Couni:-> of i-ri^in. Tom. Alaska 14 Burma 203 Dutch 1 Burn. v M.lliton 1.766 Sir.. 134 Other places 8 French Indo-< hina JJO Japan M Siam I Mi Union of South Africa nil Total 4.M*98 words
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Article514 1931-02-05 9 LONDON EXCHANGE PRICES JAN. 7. Auaco (£1 i fc; Allagsr i 2 I 3: Amhentl (2 i |/j Anglo-Malay (fl) 7 16; Ay«r Kumng ifli 15 16; Ba^-an Scrmi if,. Bahru (Sell U Banting I*l i 13 16: Batting Consolidated i 2 i If. Batu Ga>tl514 words
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1145 1931-02-05 10 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. FEB. 5, 1931. BLATANT PROPAGANDA. This article deals with a subject on which many columns have been written jin the Straits Times. And it is intended as b'atant propaganda for which we make no attempt at an apology. Our' object is to assist to the1,145 words
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Article1272 1931-02-05 10 CAN OUR FEARS BE OVERCOME People Who Are Afraid Of Life. (By Dr. Elizabeth Sloan he»wer.) One of the things we learn aln>u is the uselessness of explanation. \\h\ do you love or hate the people with you live Why are you afraid of cat-*; why h«vr you phobias about1,272 words
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Article19 1931-02-05 10 Dr. J. C. Tull. the (imernment Patholn- (fist. Singapore, has returned from a trip to Hong Kong and Manila.19 words
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Article18 1931-02-05 10 Mr. Robert Thtlwal Peake. lomctimo director of Adamson. (iilfillan ani! I Ltd., died at Birchinjjton-on-Sea. on Jan. 6.18 words
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Article21 1931-02-05 10 Sir Milis Lampson. the British Minister < to China, will arrive in Singapore on Sunday. He will stay at Government House. i21 words
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Article26 1931-02-05 10 Mr. F. T. Tree, ('ommi*«ioner ut I Singapore, will sail for Home on leave by the Comorin tomorrow. Mr. W. I). Barron will act for him.26 words
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Article29 1931-02-05 10 Mrs. Margaret (jrigor Taylor, wUmi i of William Taylor of the Eastern I'll Ml «ion Telegraph Company, died early last month at Bakewell, Derbyshire, at the are of 70.29 words
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Article33 1931-02-05 10 I The Y.W.C.A.. Singapore, will hold a j jumble sale early in March, and will bv triad to receive (fifta of old clothes, both European and Chinese, furnishings, books and sporting goods. i33 words
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Article35 1931-02-05 10 H. E. the Officer Administering the Government. Mr. John Sco'.t. and Mrs Scott arrived back in Singapore fp.m Kuala Lumpur this morning. Hi< Excel- lency will leave for Perak and I'tnang on < Feb. 20. t35 words
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Article71 1931-02-05 10 Mr. Dwifrht Davis, the Governor -General of the Philippines and the donor of the Davis Cup /or tennis, will pay a visit to I Malaya next month. He will be the ?uest of the Singapore Rotary Uub at dinner on Wednesday. March It, and the club will also entertain the71 words
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Article70 1931-02-05 10 Dr. George Hugh Kuid Mac A lister. M.I) M.R.C.P., of Cambridge. l»u- i cipal of King Edward VII. College of q Medicine, Sinicmpore, at one time patho!ogi»t to the Imperial Bacteriological Lab- E oratory at Muktenar, India, who died on r Nov. 2, ajred 51, son of the laU 170 words
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Article730 1931-02-05 10 HATS OFF! t > Um Tout: IMar.nint tenden' Having had mure than i to r< 'inplain of the tardine .< with which »i-\ ernment K|»rtiiii!H --U their annuu wr haw led less than twelve months after the yetii in <|iif»tmn a- some-thins in tht- M I730 words
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Advertisement183 1931-02-05 10 Over Six fl Year s u lu m AS a result of the vigilant care taken in the process of V distillation and the |>eriod of Jj >i\ years or more allowed for W^ CANADIAN $f*m CLUB JL \I7UICr7V %na^'a7^md WnljlM ss-THGM*^ in wood. tiu< hijrh standard of w-\-^L.- 1183 words
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Advertisement185 1931-02-05 10 "h 30 YEARS j EjCpEWEHCE. You huy safely when you purchase Sterling < Silver and Electro- Plated ware from J j U.S. OE SUVA j AND BROS. JEWELLERS AND I DIAMOND MERCHANTS a (I. Illc.ll STREET. SINGAPORE. I ML Silvabro*." Phone «34«. "roxy"""""""" THEATRE, KATONC. W Mi H FOR OPEMNII185 words
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1683 1931-02-05 11 "A TOWN WIPED FROM THE MAP." Terrible Scenes of Desolation In Napier. EYE-WITNESSES' STORIES. 4 MII.X from Napier dispatt-u'd this morning states that the total death-roll as a result of Tuesday's earthquake disaster is now considerably over 1.000. Fresh tremors occurred today, causing further1,683 words
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521 1931-02-05 11 A Sensational Nanking Rumour. Shanghai. Feb. 4. There has been a sensational development in connection with the Kwangsi situation. It is reported that General Wang Shaohung, formerly one of the Big Four of the Kwangsi clique, has been detained at Nanking owing to the521 words
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Article73 1931-02-05 11 End of An Adventurous Career. Paris. Feb. 4. The death is announced of Vice-Admiral Ganchet, aged 74 years, who commanded the Allied Forces in the Mediterranean in 1916. He had an eventful career in the Far East in the early nineties as commander of the gunboat Lior. InReuter - 73 words
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Article37 1931-02-05 11 rive rer cent. 01 ioix Destroyed. Medan, Feb. 4. The Deli Company is reported to have decided to destroy five per cent, of this year's tobacco crop in order to raise the average quality.— Aneta.37 words
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Article124 1931-02-05 11 Thrilling: Dash for Life. HAIL OF BULLETS FROM POLICE CORDON. Constantinople. Feb. 4. An exciting &ad successful attempt to cheat the gallows has been divulged in connection with yesterday's executions at Menemen, Asia Minor. A Dervish named Hussein escaped from the hands of his gipsy hangman,Reuter - 124 words
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Article178 1931-02-05 11 Plea for Postponement In Australia. Melbourne, Feb. 4. The Attorney-General, Mr. Frank Brennan. has filed a fu-ther affidavit in the Arbitration Court in connection with the application for a postponement of the wage reduction. He said the Government was engaged on the details of a plan to reduceReuter - 178 words
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Article151 1931-02-05 11 Rangoon Flying-Boats' Coming Flight. Rugby, Feb. 4. Three Royal Air Force Rangoon flying boats will make a formation flight from Felixstowe to Basra, a distance of 3,500 miles, leaving England within a week. The flight is in accordance with normal methods by which seaplanes proceed to theirBritish Wireless - 151 words
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Article191 1931-02-05 11 More Questions As To Bonds And Their Holders. London, Feb. 4. In Uhe House of Commons Mr. A. M. Samuel, Unionist member for Farnham. asked if Mr. Arthur Henderson, the Foreign Secretary! would ascertain from the Chinese Government whether it had placed the bonds of the Tientsin-Pukow andReuter - 191 words
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Article84 1931-02-05 11 King George's Telegram To King Feisal. Rugby, Feb. 4. On the occasion of the exchange of ratifications of the Anglo-Irak Treaty metsaces passed between King Feisal snd King George and also between the Prime Minister of Irak and Mr. MacDonald. In the telegrau to King Feisal King GeorgeBritish Wireless - 84 words
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Article81 1931-02-05 11 Demands Inquiry Into "Police Excesses." Allahabad. Feb. 4. Mr. M. K. Gandhi has add letter to the Viceroy, according M the newspaper The Leader." urging an official inquiry into certain MMMMM alleged police excesses, which it calls test cases." The Leader understands that if tho81 words
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Article142 1931-02-05 11 Bodies of Three of Victim^ Recovered. i After a search which la- ten hours a party, led l.y one of the guides of the Jungfrau Mowatasl ter, discovered the todies of three of tl.c victims. The body of Miss I). M. Furnivall has. so far, not been recovered.142 words
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Article95 1931-02-05 11 Air Service Provokes A Commons Question. In the Iliu-'r af Commons a railed attention to the establishment of German Berlin to Nanking ail and to the machment o| ;i the United States Trade I office at Shanghai. The questioner asked v being taken to -advaniv th bit) British civil95 words
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Article88 1931-02-05 11 Negotiations on New Basis Likely. Rugby. Feb. 4. Nt-Ki'tiations to end the MepMM cotton industry are continuing although a meeting yestenlay of employers and th' unions, to which the Prime addressed a letu r urging an early settlement, had no result. It is believed that the Gaaaral CouncilBritish Wireless - 88 words
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Article149 1931-02-05 11 Hong Kong's Opium Exports To India. til 111 \U. I The Opium Committee has resolution that dilute I diugs shall M considered ss falling within t r sion:; of the (icneva Ojuum 'invention. whatever the dearie of crncert ration A further resolution «a the league Council should uraxReuter - 149 words
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Article45 1931-02-05 11 Weak. Rut Condition Satisfactory. t Rugby. Feb. 4. The following bulletin was issued at Kensington Palace this evening "Apart from weakness, which is to be expected at this stage of the illness, the condition of Princeas Beatrice eontinue> to be satisfactory." British Wireless.British Wireless - 45 words
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Article371 1931-02-05 11 Nine Lives I^ost in Crash At Plymouth. THREE ESCAPE. Divers' Search for The Missing Bodies. Rugl.y. F. in air disaster which Manal tmlay when a lame ln< flying U.at af no. :;o'.' Flying -be.it I«MbV n n .%ank in liatt<n Bu; Pljrmout k llnl \\<r« Ma fitReuter - 371 words
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Article217 1931-02-05 11 Liabilities Cannot Yet Be Estimated. Taii-i. Kel. 4. The Ou-ti Bank, which has hithertu lienetitted under a reif.me of so-called 'judicial liquidation." was ti«l»y declared tankrupt by the Tribunal of (Ommene. Thi- Bank's liabilities cannot M e<»titnuted a MMMT. The (lu^tnc Bank fil«-d a petition in bankruptcy217 words
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Article39 1931-02-05 11 Citizens to Hold Meeting Next Tuesday. MM a, 3. The citizen* of union have decided to hold a meeting on Feb. 10 to cvleoral* the abolition of likin and to di/cusi the of taxation generally Mm.39 words
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Advertisement93 1931-02-05 11 MMMMMMMMMUBMMMM TOD ATS FEATURES. Page Can Oar Fears be Overcoat By Dr. Elitabeth 51...n Caeseer l.iaoin Letter 18 My Memories of Oscar Wilde. —By Prof. A. H. CeeperPritenard New Drill Hall for Singapore 15 Police Inspector Convicted le Factory Explosion Inquiry 14 X Lasspar SaaiUry Board Meeting 1* letters to93 words
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1836 1931-02-05 12 SICWGO Yield During The Year. WILD LIFE INQUIRY. MJGRATOftY HABITS OF SNIPE. ng d r.Mu'i on th« habits af amaa, and Mja> ad for the i the few remaining green is contained lum waka wa- laid batata MM by Mr. K. i of the1,836 words
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Article254 1931-02-05 12 Assizes Sequel to Death Of Hawker. The hearing was continued yesterday of the case in which Jangi Singh was charged with driving in a rash am! negligent manner and causing death. The case was a sequel to an omnibus and tn.lky bus crash at the junction254 words
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Article172 1931-02-05 12 Bright Musical Comedy At Alhamhra. All the old st.ngs and jokes come hack i as (i-> sh as new at the Alhambra in the tha tdaptation of the well-known musii.il cnnnd>. (iood News," which was one <.f the biggest successes in New York and London some while ago.172 words
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Article1424 1931-02-05 12 Singapore Practices. WELL-KNOWN LAND OWNER SUED. In the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) Mr. J. M. Jackson, architect, sued Mr. A. W. I Cashin, described as a wc'.J-km.wn land j owner, for $20,750 for professional serwtmtk Mr. Roland Braddell appeared for1,424 words
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Article166 1931-02-05 12 National Forces Score Two Successes. Shanghai, Feb. 4. It is reported that .the National troops have succeeded in capturing ore of the mot important of the Comnjunist strongholds in the province of Hupeh. The Reds have been scattered. General Ileung Hon-ping's division ha< dispersed the Pingyuan bandits after166 words
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Article279 1931-02-05 12 Shanghai Mayor Denies A Report. Shanghai. Feb. 4. With regard to the situation in Siechwan Province QaMMa CfcMJg <"hun. the f 0 ■itei Shanghai. d< r he intends tv make a trip la thi province (if \vh »-!i hi is a native* <>n I Chiang K«:--mkV U-half. s279 words
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Article204 1931-02-05 12 "Animal Crackers" Conies To Capitol. Animal Clillfl." 'he Paramount awl at the Capitol, is a production which d< iou either like it or y»u find it very tiresome in<!In the four Marx brothers are presented n-midians with a .-tyle all their own. Particularly w.-ird ami \> is the204 words
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Article87 1931-02-05 12 The next of th :certr wil! be held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday at 5 p.m. Admisd«a -v -i II bf obtainable at h« Victoria Theatre h J-! n Tree, adults $1. Betides Mr. V..r a Utter an.i hi* orche-tra. the artistes will include Mrs. Mra. Nunn87 words
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Article71 1931-02-05 12 The annual retu.n of Foreign Irjport* of Rubber is d.-clartd mil rhe form (I and E 12) for the year .n.1, IMt will be available for issue tomorrow. It can be obtained in Sinira|»>re :it thi- i •trar-General of Statistic* ami in Kuala Lumpur at I of the71 words
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Article62 1931-02-05 12 The P. and O. Khyber with mails from Europe (London mail* dispatched on Jan. 15) was due at Penang nmin today. The mails will probably be forwarded from Prai by special train and ttmwM reach Singapore morrirg. The time of delivery of corrun— dtim to l»,xhnMers will be62 words
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Article37 1931-02-05 12 FVom China and Japan, by Rangoon Maru. <iue at Singapure tumor Km. m China and .lapun. by Yamagata Maru. Hue at Singapore kwnw, From France, by Athos 11, due at Singapore 6 a.m. on Saturday.37 words
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Article23 1931-02-05 12 The 1 12 th anniversary <.f the foundinr of Singapore by Sir Stamfe r<l Raffles on Keb. 6, IM9. occurs tomorrow.23 words
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Advertisement54 1931-02-05 12 mmmmmml yMrX MBMMMM AY ■mmmH '.^Jf^P^ I A SIP— A NIP another CARLSBERG Obtainable at Hotels, Clubs and Rest Houses throughout the Straits Settlements and the Malay States. Call for it today in Singaporo. Bottled or Draught. SOLE KrrUS Mm IMPORTERS: |J| J JCi^J SKS' East Asiatic, Co., Ltd.^--^ (INCORPOHATED54 words
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Article729 1931-02-05 13 TAIPING TU RF CLUB MEETING. Ragby's Three Winners. FINISHES EXCITING AND CLOSE. Kr.i'm Our Own Correspondent.) I|»>h. Ki-1.. .">. The weather was fine and the going lay .if the Taipinc •inic. l.ut the attendance was very small. Thi^ tii!<l> «cr< smaller than on tli<- tir>t ilay t<»'. < New I^sui-729 words
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Article102 1931-02-05 13 Two Easy Matches For Britain. Paris. Feb. 4. The following is the result of the draw for this year's Davis Cup competition II Kiil'MN ZONE— TOI* HALF. First Knund Britain vs. Monaco, (icrmany vs. South' Africa. Switzerland v». Ireland. Secmtd Roamd. Belgium va. Britain or' Monaco. Japan vs.Reuter - 102 words
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Article128 1931-02-05 13 Interesting Matches In Third Round. London. Feb. 4. The draw for the third round of the Scottish Cup. to be played on Feb. 14. is as follows Cowdrnbtatli or St. Johnttone vs. King's Psrk or St. Bernards. Bn'nras v». Ayr United. Third Lanark vs. Arbroath or Edinbuigh' QReuter - 128 words
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Article56 1931-02-05 13 Sunderland Score Eight Against Blackburn. London, Feb. 4. The following were the results of EngHafc League matches played today First Diviaioa. Sur.derland 8 Blackburn R. 2 Bulton Wand. 1 Chtlaea 1 Second Division. Bradford City 2 Cardiff Ci.y 1 Third DiviakM (Northern), ('rewr Alex. r, Gateahead Vcrk City56 words
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Article152 1931-02-05 13 Sepoy Lines and Japanese To Meet. Appended are the teams for the match between the Sepoy Lines Golf Club and the Singapore Japanese Golf Club to be played over the Japanese links on Sunday. Set-oy Lines players are mentioned 'first I 9, Lowaon'and Allen va. MoriU and Suauki.152 words
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Article153 1931-02-05 13 10,000 Members and Council Not Satisfied. Founded ten' years ago, the Artisan Gottan' Association which held its annual meeting in mail week has now an afflliited membership of 108 clubs, representing 10.000 players. The Council, of which J. H. Taylor is hairman, is making a further appeal153 words
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Article306 1931-02-05 13 Hong Kong Bank Beat Harbour Board. Hong kong Bank 4 8. H. B. I. Som- exciting football was witnessed yesterday at the Anson Road Stadium when the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank defeated the Singapore Harbour Board in the Commercial Cup competition by 4—l.4 1. The game, which306 words
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Article247 1931-02-05 13 Premature Rumours of Flat Racing Plans. Rumours that the total isator percentage deduction of six per cent, under Jockey Club Rules will be increased next season are premature. No official decision on the matter has been made, nor is it likely that such decision will be made until247 words
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Article101 1931-02-05 13 Thur>da>. February S. Football Commercial Cup United Enginter'a v». Robinson's, Stadium. rnda>. Kebnury t. Football Commercial Cup Ho Hong Bank vt. A.P.C, Stadium. Saturday. Feftraary 7. Rugby: Public Services vs. S. Jok»r«, Thomson Road. Taipiaf races, third day. SaiwU). Fekraary t. Coif: Ktppcl C.C. Monthly Medal (atrokc); Kaceroun*101 words
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Article264 1931-02-05 13 Klang's Easy Win Over Sungei Buloh. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Klang. Feb. 3. The Klang Chinese Philharmonic Society met a representative team from Sungei Buloh at badminton on the club ground M Sunday. The club ground was crowded with spectators. Fine weather prevailed throughout but a slight breexe during264 words
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Article80 1931-02-05 13 Well-Known Racehorse to Be Sold. Two well-known racehorse owners are shortly retiring from Malaya and going Home in Mr. and Mrs. A. St. Alban Smith, and other owners will be interested to note that Quepaulin (owned by Mrs. Si. Alban Smith) is offered for sale. Quepaulin has the fine80 words
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Article195 1931-02-05 13 Chairman Anxious About Future of Some Clubs. Major V. T. Hill presided at the annual meeting of the Sotnerest County Cricket Club, at Weston-super-Mare. Major Hill expressed anxiety for th« future of some clubs now that, they are called upon to play s > many matches. Hsaid that195 words
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Article101 1931-02-05 13 Prefers Schmeling To Sharkey For Title. The world's heavyweight championship tangle may sort itself out in a match between Max Schmeling. the holder, and Young Stribling, at Chicago. Following the action of the New York State Athletic Commission in depriving Schmeling of his title comes the announcement that101 words
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Article623 1931-02-05 13 Interesting Hockey. FAREWELL MATCH AT TANGLIN. Welch K< rt >. < a. j 'The S.C.C. visited Tanglin yesterday i for their farewell hockey match wi°h the Welch Reft., and, after an interesting and well ontested game, .were defea.ed by three goals to one. The soldiers thoroughly623 words
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Article255 1931-02-05 13 Victories Over V.M.C.A. And A.P.C. liih-.ii 3 VMI The weak defence of th. N M enable! thr Indian Association. playm* with >niy thrve forwards, to **«>re three Coals without repl> in a hockey mate': last Tuesday M the V M.C.V ground. Th« tune M rather vrappy. and255 words
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Advertisement45 1931-02-05 13 NOW AT REDUCED PRICES! MOUTRIE" PIANOS nett Style II 5?0.00 less 15 per cent 485.00 Style 111 645.00 i:> 548.00 Style IVB $800.00 15 680.00 Baby (.rand $1,480.00 15 $1,258.00 Player-Piano $1,480.00 ..15 $1,258.00 S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (!%eorpor*U4 la B*sg laag) BAFFLES PLACE BINGAPOBX.45 words
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Advertisement96 1931-02-05 13 make the man" l"^ I WHAT IMPRESSION I DO I MAKE? j Look back tner the years and rirollcct tlie f-uu you likni best Wasn't it the I one which «v« correctly tailored l>y an ixp<rt? Hire in Singapore WING LOOMC is tailoring garments which stamp him as a Master96 words
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Article717 1931-02-05 14 Coroner's Riders. UVIDENT AT MR. TAN KAH KEE'S WORKS. The recommendation that the vats containing the inflammable solution for treating shoes should be housed in a separate fin-resisting building apart fron- the factory, was made by Mr. F. G. Bourno. the Singapore Coroner, yesterday at thi- o<inrli.<i<>n717 words
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Article146 1931-02-05 14 Indian Ayah's Presence Of Mind. Madras. Jan. 19 While putting n child t<> bed last night on a ground floor flat at ("asunna Spur Tai-W Road, an ayah suddenly saw a large snake craw] from under the cot and pass within a t<-w iix'he* i>f her feet.146 words
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Article62 1931-02-05 14 h:iv<- received a copy of the Outram Vnnua!. the nuirazine Outrain School. It was produced m the «cHool and by the ....I ti .vidt-ntly a work on which a cm <)«•»! of time and labour have been FkaN i» much reailinjr matter U> ■,l pr. -i-nt Iniy*. and thteoataiM many62 words
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Article50 1931-02-05 14 «M -.3 .isirnini. BA, LL.B., a -iry no*" in Singapore on Ma way to Japan, by the local memme Arya Saraaj. In a short »n«*ch the Pundit said that India was '"\gn countries »nd it .ii: i.i take tht' nu-.-saRi' of -hov th«' sublimity of Indian eattan, phihtofh} and spirit50 words
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Letter477 1931-02-05 14 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir —Referring to the discussion which took place on Friday last at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, on the subject of acceptance of tenders, nuiy I refer particularly to the mention of lorry tenders Mr. Harries certainly appears to have477 words
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Letter568 1931-02-05 14 To the Editor of tho Straits Time*. Sir, Whilst it is pleasing to read yotir remarks in genera' M the subject of volunteering, ore ret. ra'h'-r disgusted at the type of letter these scatterbrained female.< write in. One of the Emptv-HcndH Girls wants to subi-titute "flirt" for the last568 words
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Article747 1931-02-05 14 Chinese Woman's Story In Court Allegations of ill-ti«atment were made hy a ("lineae woman against her husband in the Second Police Court, before Mr. E. Clayton, yesterday, when she charged him with voluntarily causing hurt to her on Jan. 16. The complainant. Wee747 words
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Article172 1931-02-05 14 Eurasian Accountant's Forged Cheques. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 4. A. M. Ford, a Eurasian formerly employed a* accountant by the Federal Dis pensary, Ltd., was sentenced at the Selan?or Assizes today to Aye years' ritrorou-i imprisonment for knowingly usinfr >' ecnuine three forjred172 words
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Article38 1931-02-05 14 Reported to Have Come To Terms With Nankins. Shanghai. Feb. 3. It U now reported that the Shansi generals have agreed to organise their troopa into eight divisions plus four garrison headquarter*. Sin Kuo Mte.Sin Kuo Min - 38 words
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Article458 1931-02-05 14 Settlers Must Adhere To Building Rules. At the meeting of the Malay Settlement Committee held in the Land Office on Jan. 20, applications were considered for various lots in Section No. 2 up to No. 178, most of which were approved. Mr. Jumat complained that some of458 words
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Article283 1931-02-05 14 His Property in China Confiscated. Shanghai, Feb. 4. Further reports to hand today confirm the previous announcement that the National Government has decided to confiscate the whole of Marshal Yen Shi- 1 shans personal property in China. That personal property is stated to con- 1 sist of two283 words
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Article202 1931-02-05 14 Time Not Yet Come for Their Resumption. Shanghai, Feb. 4. The Central Political Council of the Kuomintang has decided that the time ha: not yet come for a resumption of commercial or diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. The Council has put forward an alternative proposal that, if Russia202 words
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Advertisement225 1931-02-05 14 Now Ready 1931 Edition THE SINGAPORE MALAYAN DIRECTORY (THE BUKU MERAH)— S2nd Annual Issue Incorporating many new features including Ladies' Director.. Singapore Complete Index ir front, etc., etc. ObUiaabU from PRINTERS*, LIMITED, It. TOLLYEg QfAV AND 3TATIONKKM. VISIT CAIRO DURING YOUR HOMEWARD JOIRNKY WHKN 1 1MB PERMITS COX 81 KINGS225 words
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Miscellaneous163 1931-02-05 14 Today's Crossword Puzzle. 55 J BmmF°~tT F^ I m»*~ (CLUES.) across. ;r 1. Attraeti-e ln 6 Slits 10 Level s Al 11. n.nUU.on 1 \2. Small iar J:*" 1 1^ 13. Adrenturou* in fl.Rht 14. PerUir mc to wine* 1 15. D.molv* Sv TV lrt. Flins; Femal- '••'«> It. Wg*t»ijie163 words
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Article1205 1931-02-05 15 How The Daily Forecast Is Prepared. (»r Sir Napier Sh«». K.R.S.. President the InlrrnalifMial i m»i for tor Kxpkiration or Ihe Ipper Air.) Rat only map* of the weather over Kuropc including the eastern Atlantic, but also to a leader degree maps of Urn whole hemisphere1,205 words
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Article, Illustration43 1931-02-05 15 Mi «kc,ch .ho«H ,he new Dril. H.I I »f the SV L being erected In Beach Road. The buiWing .ill contain qu ,,h rackets court, a m.ni- nn > range, billiards and reading rooms aad ether amenities.43 words
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Article245 1931-02-05 15 Women's Welfare in Bengal Villages. Calcutta, Jan. 22. Tho activities of the Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association, an institution fur the welfare of women in Bengal, were reviewed at the annual meeting of th> As -ocia'ion at the Albert Hall. Calcutta on Monday. H. H. the Dowager Maharanee245 words
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Article69 1931-02-05 15 Canadian Civil Servant Arrested. Grave irres^ilaritiea in connection wit* the Civil Service examination in Montreal involving fraudulent manipulation of ramftdaUa' papers and alleffattoru ot conapuracy and bribery have been revealed I aa a result of the mveslriration conducted by the Civil Service Commiision. One civil servant in Ottawa69 words
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Article873 1931-02-05 15 tBig Deficiencies. TERRITORIAL UNITS DEPLETED. serious reduction in the Regular and it/ rial Armies has taken place since the European War. In 1913 the establishment of the Expeditionary Army (at home and abroad) was 236,533. On that establishment there was a deficit of approximately 6,400, writes873 words
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Article351 1931-02-05 15 Second Place Amonjj The Exporting Countries. With ihe publication of thw I trade returns for llcrrmlx i the total figures for 1930 are now available. They how that Germany has maintaine<l •sunn* the year of ec nomie depression the lend in exports pure an. l simpl which, ap;>nic351 words
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Article31 1931-02-05 15 I R«fnr Board at Wa»h-fr\-ti n a- MNam that hank failure* duririr 19.J0 toUiUi Urn, the biggt'l number on record. Don< xits in thrne hank.' totalled approximately £180.790.000.31 words
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Advertisement9 1931-02-05 15 •.mini; n. Ihi < apn,.| Skorll) PtAMATICIMCTACH Of THt «g|f9 words
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Advertisement59 1931-02-05 15 O Arc it In All Weather The All Weather Tread is aptly naued. It gives full traction in all weather. Through wet and slush, the stout, sharp-edged diamond blocks grip the road. Cars fitted with All Weather Tread Tyres start, run, and stop easily, surely, and safely. Have All Weather59 words
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Article1569 1931-02-05 16 Opium-Smoking l>pers. TOWN EXPANSION: SLUMP IN THE MARKETS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Feb. 4. The proposal to use the Durian I>aun hospital at Malacca for opium-smoking leper*, which was criticised in the Straits Coumi; recently, has already been definitely adoptod. judging by a1,569 words
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Article35 1931-02-05 16 Commercial Air Service to Open On Feb. 15. Hong Kong, Feb. 3. It is announced lh:\ a commercial aeroplane service between Canton and Chung: han will be inaugurated on Feb. 15 Sin Kuo Mm.Sin Kuo Min - 35 words
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Article2151 1931-02-05 16 Unusual Case. SENTENCED TO MONTH'S IMPRISONMENT. Arising out of a collision between a motor-car and a lorry in Kallang Road, a young Penan* Eurasian probationary inspector of police, who left the Thomson Road Depot only two months ago, appeared before Mr. G. C. Dodd, the Singapore Criminal2,151 words
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Article358 1931-02-05 16 Booking Passages from MidAttantic. In onler that Atlantic passenger* approaching Kurope from the United States shoald be able to book seats in air expresses outward bound from London, or charter special aeroplanes for urgent journeys, arrangements have juat been completed between Imperial Airways and the White Star Line358 words
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Article97 1931-02-05 16 The Week's Programmes From Saigon Station. The broadcasting programmes from the Saigon Radio station for the week are ghren below. Orchestral concerts are fr im approximately 8.45 to 9.46 p.m. Thorsday. La Flute Enchar.tee (Moxart). HeJene (Messagtr). La I'er c dv Bresil (F. David), Barcarolle, C onus d'Hoffmann97 words
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Article23 1931-02-05 16 Shanclui. fci-6. I The Central Supervisory Yuan i- t-i I consist of 23 awaavaf I each i province. Sin Ku>23 words
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Advertisement162 1931-02-05 16 Troubled With Eczema 10 Years Cuticara Healed M.' d with txicma for trn yrarv My fert starlrdtu burn and farmed to get dry and itchy. I took no none* of ihem at lust but they kept on getting wof- and I usrd to scratch and cause '.pit us. At m».ht162 words
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Advertisement113 1931-02-05 16 I ELECTRICITY 1^ ECONOMY AND SERVICE 1 X y^TH m ELECTRICITY will cook and warm .mail dishes in your dining-room. Karly or late you will not wait. Klcctricity will serve the meal hot and keep it hot. An Ehrtrie Dish Warmer, Coffee IVrctil.itor. Mflk Heaier and Toaster will u>r <inh113 words
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Article1723 1931-02-05 17 VICTIMS OF THE SLUMP. Can You Help These Men In accordance with the offer made in the Note-, of the Day column w« give publicity la the MM| appeal* for work from i.un who are unem-ployi-d an a direct result of the -luirp The Editor will be pleased to place1,723 words
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Article167 1931-02-05 17 Bloodstained Oil From South America." Washington, D.C., Jan. 19. Officials of the governors' oil conference, •Mak ie«umed its sessions here todcy, -siutl a warning that failure to apply high tariffs against imports of oil and Ix'roU'jm products must lead to another war. Mr. Ruvell Brown,167 words
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Article108 1931-02-05 17 Scheme For Colonisation Of Manchuria. Nankin*, Jan. 26. Cfnera*! Chang Hiuih-liang, in a telegram to Nanking, puts forward a proposal to solve the famine problem of Shensi, Kansu and other provinces fcjr means of an extensive migration into Manchuria, where the land is fertile and the popuUtion108 words
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Article31 1931-02-05 17 An enactment to consolidate and mend the law for the registration of marriages and divorce* of Muhammedant, wMch ha* been patscd ty the Selsnjor State Council, haa been gazetted.31 words
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Article273 1931-02-05 17 Admission Into Caste Schools In Madras. Madras, Jan. 10. A remarkable achievement in connection with the education of the depressed classes, or the Adi Dravidas, in < nmxltput district during the past year i- r'io.-ded in the report ;u«t submitted to the Dirtrict Kdueational Council. The number of273 words
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Advertisement218 1931-02-05 17 S A DELICIOUS AND fjl REFRESHING DRINK Jf^if\ BUT ALSO OF DEFINITE FOOD-HEALTH VALUE FRASER&NUVE LTD ORANGE CRUSH "LET "KODAK" DO IT' r The simplicity of a KODAK >!JK§5 «bj is amazing. No con llMrffmmm. adgets or technical knowledge i iRR necessary, to pfai: 1 v:, "•••ful Br! I Bmsf218 words
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Article3204 1931-02-05 18 Dallying of British Air Snail: 44 Steam Roller" Service. i THE SLUMP AND CLUBS. i i (Bj IM'l h \ir Mail.) ■oonilent.) I i from I •seat tiah i |a*ore. had !>> Kive it v;. at ai vici time- '.linary that «.reat Bril lin. I »<> many3,204 words
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Article154 1931-02-05 18 Kidnapped While on Way To a Party. i A Negro recently kidnapped Adolphu* B. Orthwein, ared U, non of Mr. and Mr* Percy J. Orthwein, and grandson of Mr. August Busch. the millionaire brewer. At the boy was leaving the family estate on the outskirts of St. Louis,154 words
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Advertisement538 1931-02-05 19 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (I»eorpor«ud la U. Str.lu S*tU.»«nt«.) HKAD OFFICE WLch.^, H^. SU^^. tONDON Tb. Con,p. BTB T ku Oo.oo* 4« M iUd witk th. B«mM Curt of E.iU.d U d e0.p11.. wIU th. Briti.h Uf. A..u»>e« C.m.l^ A«t In .r.rr «-!«U, C. C. INOX. IUPIUL*538 words
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Advertisement563 1931-02-05 19 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK. N.V. Katahllahad IMS at AMttHui Authoriaed Capital CM*. 100,000.000 (.boot mtmfim Paid dp Capital Olda. (6.000.000 (about «4,«00,000) Reaarraa Glda. *****,797 (abeat AJM>OM HEAD OrnCE I AMSTERDAM BRANCH OFFICES THE HAGUK, ROTTERDAM. OTERSEAS BRANCH** > BATAVU: Head OBaa for Datek Eaat SHANGHAI t Ha*d Omoa far563 words
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Advertisement522 1931-02-05 19 BANKING P. AND O. BANKING CORPORATION, LTD. Incorporated in England) with which it affiliated ALLAHABAD BANK, LTD, INDIA. Aathoriaed Capital £5,000,000 Capital subscribed and paid up £2.694,100 Keseif c Fund t 180,000 HEAD OFFICE 117-112, Lcadeohall Street, London, EX. t. WEST LONDON BRANCH 14-16. Cocktpur Street. London, S.W. 1. EASTERN522 words
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Advertisement266 1931-02-05 19 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fir*, Lift, Marine, Accident, Gnaraata* and Motor. AsmU £60.000.00* ARTHUR C. POTTS— Manager and Cndtr writer. Eattcrn Branca, Singapore. FIRE-ACCIDENT-MOTOR. THE LONDON ASSURANCE HONC «ONG FIRE INSCE, Co, Ltd, PHOENIX ASSURANCE Co.. Lt4, WESTERN ASSURANCE Co, UNION INSCE. SOCIETY of CANTON,266 words
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Advertisement255 1931-02-05 19 AFTER BUSINESS HOURS TO MOTORISTS, AN INVITATION to the Numerous following our recent advertised reduction of 20 per cent, on prices of all stock models of TRIUMPH SUPER SEVEN CARS, we are keeping our Motor showroom open until 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday of this Week and we invite255 words
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